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Vincentian Family
Flash! Pope Francis says the Bible is a “dangerous book”
by John Freund, CM | September 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The Bible is a dangerous book when it challenges us to walk in the way of Jesus, the Evangelizer of the Poor.
A Global Approach to Community Partnership
by Steffi Romero | September 26, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
In the month of August, I embarked on a two week cultural exchange and service experience with six fellow Ozanam Scholars of St. John’s University.
UN General Assembly Features Five Summits
by Margaret O'Dwyer | September 19, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The General Assembly is a time in which all 193 member states meet to address prominent global issues. This year’s Assembly is unique in that it also features five summits.
We Look Forward to Receiving your Composition for the Vincentian Song Festival!
by Vincentian Family Office | September 18, 2019 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The Vincentian Song Festival is on its way! We have already begun to receive songs. Yours is missing!
COVID-19 and Homelessness
by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | Jun 4, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
With the COVID-19 Pandemic uniting the world in abject pain, some of the most vulnerable are finding the situation extremely difficult to navigate.
Vincentian Prayer Images: The Cries of the Poor Then and Now
by John Freund, CM | Jun 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
The hardships of war emptied out the homes of the poor in Vincent’s day. How will we work for those driven from their homes today?
The Vincentian Family at the U.N.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 11, 2016 | Formation, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family at the U.N. is participating in the 54th Session of the Commission on Social Development, February 3 – 12, 2016. The 54th Session of the Commission on Social Development is the first major meeting that is taking place at the UN since the adoption...
Vincentian Leader – Laudato Si – Blueprint for the 21st Century Vincentian
by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2016 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Vincentians in Partnership the Vincentian Family in Great Britain hosted three sessions by Vincentian Leader, Sr. Caroljean Willie, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati. These presented an important opportunity to hear about and discuss Pope Francis' Encyclical 'Laudato...
Lenten Letter to the Family: Resources
by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
We are happy to present the Lenten Letter to the Vincentian Family in Slideshare (presentation) format. We hope you will enjoy using it for reflection throughout the Lenten Season. In some ways it will allow you almost literally to walk alongside him and the thoughts...
The Vincentian Family Collaboration at the United Nations and Genève
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 4, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Collaboration at the United Nations by the Vincentian Family has been long in the making. Over the past 20 years, there has been a meaningful transformation in the way we understand our Charism. During this period, two core elements have become integral in our...
Croatian Vincentian Family meets in Luzinca
by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2016 | Collaboration, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Croatian Vincentian Family meets in Luzinca The central event in the Year of Collaboration for Vincentian Family in Croatia was the meeting held on 16th January 2016 in Spritual-Educational Center Mary's Court Lužnica (Zaprešić). Joining the members of the six...
Lenten letter – stories of fasting and prayer
by John Freund, CM | Feb 2, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
In Father Gregory Gay's last Lenten Letter as Superior General he uses stories to help us reflect on Lent as a time of fasting and prayer. For both themes he tells a story from his personal journey, a Jesus story and invites us to write a new story, our story. Lent:...
Vincentians of Wherever: The Family of Chicago
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 31, 2016 | Announcements, Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Family of Chicago is one of many groups that are present in cities and towns, large and small. No small city, the Vincentian Family of Chicago (USA) is very active. Vincentian Family of Chicago is a spiritual community based on the charism of St....
United Nations NGOs Collaborate with .FAMVIN
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jan 28, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
from Margaret O'Dwyer, DC at the United Nations with Aidan Rooney. Members of the Vincentian Family working as NGO representatives to the United Nations met with Fr. Aidan Rooney, CM, Wednesday, at the CM’s NGO Office in Manhattan. The group considered strategies for...
The Future of Charity – January
by John Freund, CM | Jan 27, 2016 | News, Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
As January draws to a close some might be interested learning what is on the minds of the bloggers of the Future of Charity and the "younger, newer vowed members or women in formation with religious congregations from the Sisters of Charity Federation. " The Greatest...